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Joan Snashall
To:Marie Sunseri
Subject:RE: Weekend street closures
From: justin walsh <normsgrille@hotmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 1:12 PM
To: Marie Sunseri
Cc: Cindy Walsh
Subject: Weekend street closures
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Dear Council,
It is my understanding that your vote two weeks ago to extend the weekend street closure of Hartz Avenue between
Prospect and Diablo through Jan 4 th 2021 is under review pending a letter submitted to the council from the Owner on
Mangia Mi restaurant. I’m asking that you stand behind your last vote and maintain these closures through January 4
th.
I know your job is made difficult by the fact each operator in town has a unique set of circumstances in relation to
parking, to go pickup areas and seating capacity. There isn’t one solution that accommodates everyone’s needs equally.
For instance the weekend closures increase my seating capacity but eliminate parking and to go business. That said I am
greatly benefiting from these closures. My sales during the week are at very best break even with the weekend being
our only chance to ensure we can pay our bills. The response to expanded street seating from the towns residents and
customers has been overwhelmingly positive. Walking through town on any weekend its easy to see the success this
creates from Bridges, Harvest and Vine all the way down to Valley Medlyns. With Mangia Mi located directly in the
middle of all that foot traffic while maintaining an expansive parking Lott at their door and the ability to sell to go food
should be a scenario for their success.
I ask again that you maintain these closures on Hartz Avenue on weekends through January.
Thank you for your time,
Justin Walsh
Norm’s Place
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